Grady Walter

1945 – 2021

William Grady Walter Sr., 75, passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center surrounded by family, following an extended illness.

Mr. Walter was born in Ashland, Kentucky, on November 5, 1945, the son of the late Lawson W. and Thelma Chandler Walter.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 54 years, Carol Sue Walter (née Barcello). He is also survived by sons, Grady Walter II (Melissa Kirtley) of Lexington, Ky., and Dwight Walter, daughter-in-law Melissa K. Walter and granddaughters Casey Marie Walter and Marley Jayne Walter of Ashland and Emma Sue Walter of Wurtland, Ky.

One of seven children, he is survived by brother Theodore B. Walter (Patricia) of Lexington and sisters-in-law, Betty Jo Walter, Sylvia Walters, Jenny Walter, and Carole Walter; and brothers-in-law Greg Barcello (Elmira) and Robert Barcello as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by brothers Lafayette Walter, John Paul Walters, Wendell Jack Walter, Richard B. Walter and sister Norida Nipp and brother-in-law Bob H. Nipp Sr.

Mr. Walter was a proud 1964 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School in Catlettsburg. While still in high school, he was recruited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and upon graduation moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked and formed a lifelong love of the nation’s capital. Later as a teacher, he enjoyed chaperoning students to Washington through the Close Up Foundation.

Upon returning from Washington, D.C., he worked at Ashland Oil, Inc., where he met his future wife Sue, and attended Ashland Community College. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and later earned a master’s degree from Morehead State University.

In 1969, he began teaching Social Studies at Russell High School and coached basketball, golf and most notably football in a career that spanned 34 years. He was beloved by many colleagues and former students and athletes whom he inspired over the years, including the children and grandchildren of his early students.

Visitation Miller Funeral Home Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service, which will begin at 12 noon at the Miller Funeral Home.

Graveside service will follow at the Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rusty Burke Scholarship Fund, c/o Linda Moore, 1922 Ferguson Street, Ashland, Ky 41101.

Elizabeth Conley

1976 – 2021

Elizabeth “Toogie” Perkins Conley, 44, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY surrounded by her loved ones.

Elizabeth was born July 28, 1976, in Ironton, OH to Clifford Lee (Teresa) Perkins of Raceland, KY and Patricia Ann Sergent (Rick) Spears of Flatwoods, KY.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her daughter, Mattie Conley.

Elizabeth was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very crafty and enjoyed making things for her friends and family. Elizabeth was very likable and outgoing person who never met a stranger. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is survived by her son, Austin (Sierra) Johnson of Wurtland, KY; her grandchildren: Macie Leadingham and Ryker Johnson; four sisters, Martha Ann (Terry) Yates of Flatwoods, KY, Amber (Jake) Nugent of Glendale Heights, IL, Chelsea Bridges of Raceland, KY, and Nikki (Ethan) Fultz of Ashland, KY; her grandmother, Marie Perkins of Flatwoods, KY; niece, Abby Yates of Flatwoods, KY; nephew, Dewayne Yates of Columbus, OH; and a host of extended family and friends.

A graveside service Monday, July 19,2021, at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Russell, KY with Rev. Jason A. Bailey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bailey Family Funeral Home (2110 Argillite Road, Flatwoods, KY 41139) for final expenses.

Condolences www.baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Richard Akers

1937 - 2021

Richard C. Akers, 83, of Flatwoods passed away July 9, 2021 in Kings Daughters Medical Center.

Mr. Akers was born September 28, 1937, to the late Mack and Essie Boggs Akers in Raceland.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers, Gene Akers, Jesse Akers, Gerald Akers, Donnie Akers and Denny Akers; along with two nieces Sherry Wilson and Audra Akers.

Richard was a former machinist for CSX Railroad and served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed raising his roosters, playing rook with his family, watching Hee-Haw and listening to his favorite singer, Gene Watson. He was a hard worker with a good sense of humor. He would light up whenever his grandchildren were around and loved spending time with them.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ruby Lynch Akers; two daughters, Sheri (Ray) Davis and Michele (Tom) Hencye; grandchildren, Rachel Davis, Sarah Davis, Curtis Davis, Heather (Nick) Sherman and Hollie Hencye; two brothers, Larry Akers and Bobby (Vickie) Akers; two sisters, Faye (Bill) Grimm and Tammy Akers; along with a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Carman Funeral Home.

Austin Bryan

2000 - 2021

Austin Boggs Bryan, 20 of South Shore, KY passed away surrounded by his family July 11, 2021 at Kings Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, KY.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio November 22, 2000, a son of Richard and Amy Potter Bryan. Austin was a kind-hearted, hard-working, thoughtful, adventurous and outgoing young man.

He enjoyed late model dirt track racing and riding dirt bikes. He was also the world’s greatest trader.  He was employed with his father as a concrete finisher and also a Landscaper.

He was preceded in death by his Grandfathers Gary Potter and Mark Mobley, cousins, Michael Branham and Benjamin Michael.

Surviving are his parents Richard (Edith) Bryan of Ashland, KY and Amy (Darrell Tackett) Bryan of South Shore, KY. Also surviving are four brothers (Kyle Bryan, J.D. Coffey, Darrell Tackett 3rd, Chase Palarie) and seven sisters (Kayla (Dustin) Wise, Katie Bryan, Cassie (Austin) Rowe, Dicey (Matt) Morris, Desiree Boyd, Brooklyn Tackett, Natasha (Scott) Marcum. Grandparents, Earl (Carla) Bryan, Connie Bryan, Lois Potter, and Donna Hilbert. Aunts and Uncles, Mike (Brandy) Branham, E. J. (Robin) Bryan, Donny (Heather) Jenkins, Gary Potter, Paula Hall, Brooke (Brett) France, Jesse Potter, Selena Potter, Samantha (Nate) Hampton. His nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly (Kayden, Abby, Rayna, and Jaxon).

Services Friday, July 16th 2021 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY with Drew VanBibber, officiating.

Burial Siloam Cemetery, South Shore.

Pamela Vinson

1956 - 2021

Pamela Jean Vinson, 64, of Greenup, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Ms. Vinson born October 13, 1956, in Portsmouth, VA, to her parents, Mr. Donald Lloyd Vinson and Mable Louise Parsons Vinson of Greenup, KY.

In addition to her parents, Pamela is survived by her two loving children, a son, Brandon (Meghan) Vinson of Chillicothe, OH and a daughter, Sydney (Daniel) O’Farrell of Sardinia, OH; four grandchildren: Emma, Bryleigh, Gabe, and Emily; a brother, Donald (Jeanie) Vinson Jr. of Argillite, KY; a sister, Diane (Mark) Childers of Kitts Hill, OH; and a host of extended family and friends.

Arrangements with Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY.

Condolences www.baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com

Orville Weis

1938 - 2021

Orville Gene Weis, 83, of Flatwoods passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Gene was born July 14, 1938, in Boyd County to the late Warren and Fronia Marcum Weis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna Faye Nichols Weis; brothers Paul Weis, Cecil Weis, Leo Weis, Hack Weis and Curt Weis; and sisters Ava Geyer, Wilhelmina Hatfield and Dorothy Weis.

Gene was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Flatwoods. He retired from the Veterans Administration as an accountant and previously worked at Ashland Oil.

He leaves behind his children Anthony Weis of Nineveh, Indiana, Tim Jobe of Grayson, Belinda Maskiewicz of Tampa, Florida and Kim Jobe Crabtree of Ironton; one sister Pauline Bartlett of Marquette, Michigan; special niece Betty Caudill; special neighbor and friend Tom Bishop; seven grandchildren Jill, Darla, Logan, A.J., Tori, Taylen and Ryleigh; and four great-grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services Monday, July 19, 2021, Caniff Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Nichols and David Daniels officiating.

Burial Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast.
Condolences canifffuneralhome.com.

Cappy Chinn

1924 – 2021

Captola “Cappy” Chinn, 96, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Ashland, returned to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.

She was born November 27, 1924, in Lepanto, Arkansas, a daughter of the late P.H. and Ola May Jernigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Bryson Chinn; a son, David Jernigan Chinn; and several siblings.

Captola lived a long and fulfilling life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She traveled extensively and enjoyed living in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida.

While in Ashland, Captola was a member of Belmont Baptist Church, which was built by her husband, Clarence. She was a Kentucky Colonel and was head of the state P.T.A. She retired following a long career as a Recruiter for Union University Baptist College.

Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Kenneth B. Chinn and wife, Cecilia of Orange Park, FL; daughter in law, Teena Chinn of Midway, KY; grandchildren, Jameson Bryson Chinn, Kenna Lori Chinn and Paul David Chinn; and great grandchildren, Khloe Chinn, Thomas B. Chinn and Theodore B. Chinn.

A private burial was held in Ashland Cemetery.

Arrangements Steen Funeral Home.

Condolences steenfuneralhome.com.

Geneva Cochran

1932 – 2021

Geneva Faye Cochran, 89, of Worthington, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021.

She was born on January 23, 1932, in Latisha, KY. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Osborne Stevens.

She was married to the late Richard Lee Cochran.

Geneva was a loving mother, grandmother, great grand-mother and great-great grandmother. She loved to garden and always had many beautiful flowers and plants. She was also known for her famous popcorn balls that she gave out at Halloween. She loved to sit on her porch with her husband and talk to everyone that stopped by.

Geneva is survived by six children: Janet Lee Rose, Deborah Ann Powell, Dwight David Cochran, Teresa Dawn Byrd, Jeffery Dale Cochran and Dennis Jay Cochran.

She also has one surviving brother, Clyde Stevens of California. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grand-children and great-great grandchildren.

Private service at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Browning officiating.

Burial Bellefonte Memorial Gardens

Rodney Hickey

1946 - 2021

Rodney Dale Hickey, 74, of Ashland, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Saturday July 10, 2021, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by his family.

Mr. Hickey was born August 4, 1946, in Long Beach, California a son of the late Chester O. and Atlantis R. Munro Hickey. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War and during Desert Storm retiring in 1995 as Captain for the Medical Service Corps.

He was the director for Greenup, Carter, and Lewis County American Red Cross. He also worked for Red Cross-National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Roger L. Hickey (Jan)

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary Evelyn Duncan Hickey; Two daughters Robin L. (Scott) Mull of Parker, Colorado, Tamara (Gary) Cann of Stafford, Virginia; One son John Edward (Tonya) Hickey of Issaquah, Washington; One brother Gerry B. (Linda) Hickey of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and family who loved him and will miss him dearly.

Memorial service Tuesday July 13, 2021, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister Johnny Riley.

Ashes will be interned in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date.

Condolences www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

Sue Jackson

1936 - 2021

Sue Ann Jackson, 84, of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with Lord, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

Mrs. Jackson was born July 18, 1936, in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Leon H. and Laura Huffman Ransdell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Lois Ellen Talkington and Jackie Ransdell; and one grandson Justin Quintin Ashley Stewart.

Sue was a member of Argillite Church of the Nazarene where she was also the Missionary President for 6+ years. She was a seamstress for the Cinderella Dress Factory. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Thomas Jackson; One son Thomas Leon Jackson of Kennesaw, Georgia; Two daughters Kozetta Ann (Jeffrey “Smo”) Stewart of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Jackie Childers of Greenup, Kentucky; Four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and a special friend Naomi Caldwell of Princeton, West Virginia.

Service Friday July 16, 2021, at Reed Funeral Home by Pastor Lloyd Baldridge and Bro. Thomas Switzer.

Burial Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup, Kentucky.

Condolences www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

George Botts

1935-2021

George Wesley Botts, 85, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away Sunday morning, July 11, 2021 at Trinity Station in Flatwoods.

George was born December 4, 1935, in Ashland, to the late George Botts, Sr and Louella Callihan Botts. Ruth E. Prichard Botts, his wife of 60 years preceded him in death in 2020. Also preceding him in death was one son, David Botts.

He was a graduate of Ashland High School and served his country honorably in the United States Airforce.

George retired after more than 35 years with CSX Railroad as an Engineer.

Survivors include his son, Kenneth Botts of Flatwoods, KY; his two daughters, Christina Mays (Devin) of Nicholasville, KY and Sherry Murrey (Bill) of Russell, KY; ten grandchildren, Katherine Weinfurtner, Lauren Clester, Wesley Botts, Jordan Botts, Tiffany Perry, Jessica Botts, Madison Botts, Karsyn Bates, Melissa Stitt, and Justin Murrey; and six great-grandchildren, Silas Booth, Charlotte Nickell, CJ Mack, Carson Botts, Carter Botts, and Simeon McKenzie.
Condolences kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com

Christopher Moore

1968 -2021

Christopher Bryon Moore, 53, of Ashland, Kentucky passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 12, 2021 in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Chris was born February 19, 1968 in Ashland, Ky. to Gladys Castle Prosser. Preceding in him in death are, his step-father, Carson Prosser and one sister Teresa E. Moore.

Chris was a Christian and attended Bible Baptist Church in Catlettsburg and the Cerebral Palsy school in Ashland.

He enjoyed watching game shows and television sporting events.

Surviving him in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Randy Joe Moore and his spouse Deloris of Burlington, Scot A. Moore and his spouse Brenda of Worthington, one sister, Marsha Scales and her husband John of Burlington, two stepbrothers, Chuck Prosser and his wife Mary of Ironton, Dan Prosser and his wife Rita of North Carolina, two step sisters, Paula Dixon and her husband Amos of Colegrove, Mary Lou Wallin of Westwood, and many nieces nephews, family and friends.

Services Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home with Preacher Dennis Miles officiating.

Burial Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice 1480 Carter Ave. Ashland, Ky 41101. Condolences www.mfhfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements Miller Funeral Home in Ashland.